CadizCDZI +1.92%62 Days Inventory is 98.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 98.09. GuruFocus rates CDZI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cadiz ranks worse than 84.89% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cadiz's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.30 Mil. Cadiz's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.21 Mil.
Hence, Cadiz's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadiz's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CDZI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.8 Med: 98.09 Max: 153.11
Current: 81.31
During the past 13 years, Cadiz's highest Days Inventory was 153.11. The lowest was 55.80. And the median was 98.09.
CDZI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 84.89% of 450
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.535
vs CDZI: 81.31
Cadiz's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (133.32) to Mar. 2026 (98.51).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cadiz's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cadiz's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.
Cadiz (NAS:CDZI) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cadiz's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cadiz's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Cadiz Days Inventory Related Terms
Cadiz Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadiz's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CDZI vs CWCO, YORW, ARTNA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Cadiz's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cadiz Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cadiz's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadiz's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cadiz (CDZI) has a Days Inventory of 98.51 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.09. Over the past decade, Cadiz's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.80 to 153.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #382 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Cadiz's Days Inventory too high?
Cadiz's current Days Inventory of 98.51 is near median its 10-year median of 98.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.80 to a high of 153.11. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.54. Cadiz's value of 98.51 is 337.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #382 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cadiz has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadiz's Days Inventory compare to CWCO and YORW?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cadiz ranks #382 out of 450 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cadiz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.54. Cadiz's value of 98.51 is 337.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadiz's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.80 to 153.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.09 vs. the industry median of 22.54, Cadiz has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.54, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cadiz's current Days Inventory of 98.51 is 337.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cadiz and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadiz's current Days Inventory is 98.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadiz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadiz (CDZI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.99, compared to a current price of $3.72 — trading 69% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 98.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.09 and 337.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.54. Cadiz's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadiz (CDZI), the current Days Inventory is 98.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cadiz (CDZI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadiz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.72 is trading 69% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.99.
GuruFocus considers Cadiz to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CDZI:
Days Inventory: 98.51 (near median its 10-year median of 98.09)
GF Value™: $11.99 vs. price of $3.72 (69% below fair value)
Industry Position: 337.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#382 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDZI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadiz Inc is a water solutions provider, dedicated to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable water for people. It provides water solutions with a combination of land, water, pipeline, and water filtration assets located in Southern California between key water systems serving population centers in the Southwestern United States. The company operates in two reportable segments; Land and Water Resources segment, comprises all activities regarding its properties in the eastern Mojave Desert, pre-revenue development of the Mojave Groundwater Bank (supply, storage, and conveyance), and agricultural operations; and the Water Filtration Technology segment, generating maximum revenue engaged in providing water filtration solutions for impaired or contaminated groundwater sources.
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